India's women's cricket team won the Women's Asia Cup after defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai on September 13. However, the post-match trophy presentation became a major talking point after India did not accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has now said the decision was taken collectively by the Board. He also stated that Naqvi did not raise any objection when the decision was communicated.Why Did India Skip Trophy Presentation?The decision was taken before the presentation ceremony, with BCCI informing the Indian team about its position. Rajeev Shukla said the Board had discussed the matter internally and collectively decided that the players would not receive the Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi. He added that Naqvi did not object to the decision and later presented the trophy as required before leaving the venue.BCCI described the decision as a collective Board decision.India had communicated its position to the ACC before the presentation.Mohsin Naqvi did not raise an objection, according to Rajeev Shukla.India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win the title.The episode has again brought India-Pakistan cricket tensions into focus.Background Behind The RowThe trophy controversy comes against the backdrop of strained India-Pakistan relations and follows a similar incident involving the Indian men's team at the 2025 Asia Cup. After winning that tournament, the men's team had also declined to receive the trophy from Naqvi, who is both the ACC chairman and Pakistan Cricket Board chief.BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia had earlier said the Board had communicated its position to the ACC in advance. He described the decision as a conscious institutional step taken after considering the prevailing circumstances. Rajeev Shukla also described Saikia's interaction with Naqvi during the final as a routine professional exchange rather than a contradiction of the Board's position.Also Read: Asia Cup Trophy Controversy: Muzumdar Backs BCCI Stand After India’s WinLatest Update On Trophy RowRajeev Shukla's latest comments clarify that the decision was not taken by the players independently but followed a collective BCCI position. He said the team had been informed beforehand and followed the Board's instructions during the ceremony. The comments also indicate that there was no objection from Naqvi at the time, according to the BCCI vice-president.Key HighlightsIndia won its eighth Women's Asia Cup title by beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs.The Indian team did not receive the trophy from ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi.BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla called it a collective Board decision.Shukla said Naqvi did not raise any objection.BCCI had communicated its position to the ACC before the ceremony.The incident mirrors the men's Asia Cup trophy episode from 2025.ConclusionThe Asia Cup trophy row has added a political dimension to India's latest women's cricket triumph. Rajeev Shukla has clarified that the decision not to receive the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi was collectively taken by the BCCI. He also said Naqvi did not object to the decision, while the Indian team celebrated its eighth Asia Cup title. The focus now shifts to India's upcoming sporting commitments.Disclaimer: This article is intended only for knowledge purposes and to provide news information based on currently available reports.
